English–French

“mural” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁɛsk/

Example

La fresque du musée est très connue.

The museum's mural is very famous.

Illustration for fresque (mural)

How to say “mural” in French

“Mural” in French is fresque.

A large wall or ceiling painting that belongs to its architectural setting rather than standing apart as a portable picture.

Full entry for fresque: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fresque

Ils ont peint une fresque contemporaine dans le quartier.

They painted a contemporary mural in the neighborhood.

Tips for using fresque

  • French fresque is pronounced with a final /k/ sound, approximately /fʁɛsk/, not like English fresco.

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